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Upper Deck has announced plans for a new high-end basketball product slated for late-June called Upper Deck Chronology. The main "calling card" for the product is the first cut signature of hoops creator James Naismith. In fact, it will be Naismith's first mainstream card in 15 years.

UD did not divulge the SRP, but did say that it will fall somewhere between Ultimate Collection ($100 per pack) and Exquisite Collection ($600 per pack).

The focus of Chronology, if the name alone doesn't clue you in, is retired legends. However, Upper Deck promises there will be a presence of rookies and current players. That's all Upper Deck teased us with, but they did say more information will be available in the coming months. Keep checking Beckett.com for updates on 2006-07 Upper Deck Chronology.